Adolescence is an important time for brain development. Although the brain stops growing in size by early adolescence, the teen years are all about fine-tuning how the brain works. The brain …

Jul 1, 2022 · “But in the last five years, there’s been a huge shift toward seeing the developing brain as malleable, flexible, and promoting many positive aspects of development in …

Apr 18, 2023 · Several processes occur during adolescent brain development that influence how teenagers act, react, feel, and think.

The Power of the Adolescent Brain: This video uses research to shine a light on adolescent brain development and explores what researchers have discovered about adolescent brain …

Nov 4, 2025 · The interaction between hormones and brain development makes adolescence a time of both opportunity and vulnerability. The hormonal influence amplifies emotional and …

The rational part of a teen’s brain isn’t fully developed and won’t be until age 25 or so. In fact, recent research has found that adult and teen brains work differently.

As you learn about brain development during adolescence, consider these six facts from the The National Institute of Mental Health: For girls, the brain reaches its largest physical size around …

Around age 9 or 10, hormonal changes kick of a period of intense learning and development, when brain cells form, strengthen, and streamline connections in response to our experiences …

Jan 14, 2025 · Explore key stages of adolescent cognitive development, environmental influences, challenges, and strategies for supporting healthy brain growth in teens.

Nov 25, 2025 · Adolescent brain The second “epoch” of the brain, the adolescence era, sees white matter continue to grow in volume, so organisation of the brain’s communications …